by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Dec 5, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Reading isn’t a task that comes naturally for most children. Instead, they need to be taught to read. Recognizing words easily is one of the first steps on the path to a love of reading and learning. And using phonics can help you get the ball rolling for your child!...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Nov 30, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
When your child can read sight words at a glance, they’ll be able to read more fluently and their confidence will soar. Mastering this list of 2nd-grade sight words will be a big step toward them becoming a strong reader. In this article, we’ll explain why learning...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Nov 28, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
You want your child to grow into a confident, capable reader and writer. As they grow and learn, they’ll likely explore something called invented spelling. In this guide, we’ll explain what invented spelling is and give you some examples. We’ll also explore the...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Nov 24, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
As your child begins their reading journey, they’ll learn to recognize common words known as sight words. These words will become automatic with practice, helping them build their fluency. In this article, we’ll list 1st-grade sight words and give tips for helping...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Nov 22, 2024 | Content, Core Skills
Writing isn’t easy for young kids. On top of learning letters, sounds, and spelling, they also have to practice the physical task of making readable letters. It’s a lot of work—and kids want that work to feel exciting. Writing games to the rescue! Writing games...
